The average salary for a genetic counselor in Ohio is around $80,080 per year.
Avg Salary
Genetic counselors earn an average yearly salary of $80,080.
Wages typically start from $74,770 and go up to $104,180.
27% above national average Updated in 2021
Genetic counselor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$50.09 per hour
$104,180 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$47.22 per hour
$98,210 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$38.50 per hour
$80,080 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$37.66 per hour
$78,320 per year
10th percentile
Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$35.95 per hour
$74,770 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Genetic counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $99,030 |
| Washington | $98,650 |
| Colorado | $98,030 |
| Texas | $97,490 |
| District of Columbia | $95,870 |
| Nevada | $92,600 |
| New Jersey | $88,310 |
| Ohio | $80,080 |
| Wisconsin | $80,020 |
| Minnesota | $79,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,810 |
| Arizona | $79,340 |
| Utah | $79,310 |
| Illinois | $78,920 |
| Missouri | $78,670 |
| South Carolina | $78,430 |
| Indiana | $78,270 |
| Virginia | $78,260 |
| Florida | $77,780 |
| North Carolina | $77,450 |
| Michigan | $75,810 |
| Tennessee | $63,630 |
| Maryland | $63,400 |
| Alabama | $35,180 |
| Georgia | $31,410 |
| California | $116,550 |
| Connecticut | $100,870 |
| New York | $100,870 |
| Oregon | $100,060 |
How do genetic counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Genetic counselors earn 20% more than similar careers in Ohio. On average, they make more than credit counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Genetic counselor salary | $80K |
| Nurse educator salary | $77K |
| School counselor salary | $61K |
| Counselor salary | $56K |
| Credit counselor salary | $49K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)